The MUST-WATCH Washer Dryer Combo Review for 2024 [The Dirty Truth You Must Know]
Our GE Washer Dryer Combo has lived with us for 6 months, and with so many wanting one of these units in 2024, I thought it was time to revisit my previous installments of the GE All-in-One Combo unit and update you on the dirty truth of the maintenance, plus where I think GE FAILED us as consumers. I will also show you how my cleaning kit essentials, as well as give you a glimpse into my maintenance routine moving forward.
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I’m a service technician and you did a outstanding job explaining cause & effect.
Thank you! Hoping to save myself, as well as many others, some visits from you! 🙃 Enjoy your day, and thanks for watching!
I can only imagine how many customers you visit who,have never maintained any of their hardworking appliances. She does an amazing job of taking care of her machine. Ill bet she treats her car the same way 😀
Try using a lingerie bag for the little socks. It helps to not have so many lost socks
That’s a great idea. I actually do have some, but have always refrained from the extra step. This is seriously annoying though, so I might need to train the kids to make that happen. Thanks for the tip!
It’s a good idea, but it does affect how the socks get cleaned. It doesn’t work as well in terms of cleaning
@Ikey04-ge9gy I don't see how unless it is being really packed. Can you elaborate, please?
Yeah I have two kids and their little socks will get stuck in the gasket area if I don't put them in a bag. Thankfully it's usually just one sock but yeah that happens.
That’s what we do! In fact, we have a mesh bag on a peg by where the shoes are kept and anyone with lilliputian feet puts their socks in there when they come home at the end of the day. Once it’s full enough (but not too full), the bag gets zipped up and goes into the hamper and another is hung. This technique has the added bonus of doing a great job at keeping small socks from getting lost.
I have all GE appliances…the basic non fancy models. LOVE all of them…that said GE is ridiculous for not including those necessary brushes with the purchase of the machine. Thank you for the thorough review! I’d love to try this unit in my upcoming tiny home purchase.
Hi Crystal I just have a regular dryer, I made a cleaning tool from a paper towel tube just bend it flat on the end then duct tape the other end to a vacuum cleaner Your video was excellent.
I have a small shop vac with a 2 foot wand extension I bought from Amazon to reach inside the filter section. Pain free cleaning. I clean after every wash, looks new.
Yes our rainbow has this too
I have always been intrigued by the combo machines. Thank you for the review!
You’re welcome! For some the cleaning is a deal breaker. For me, forgetting the laundry in the washer was way more common than the occasional cleaning. 🥴 Thanks for watching!
I use those brushes at well as a Milwaukee wet/dry with air-tip extensions. Works perfectly.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank-you for sharing your information. Now I can help maintain my Daughter's washer and dryer when I visit.
You are so welcome!
I just received this machine today and am so glad I found your videos. I ordered the brushes and silicone pet mat off your links. Thank you so much for sharing 😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Truly helpful video! I have a suggestion regarding clearing the water collected from the filter at the bottom. I use one of those extra-large, yellow sponges which soaks up most of the water from the tray. Once the water soaks into the sponge, simply lift your tray (now mostly dry) with the sponge in it to your sink and squeeze the sponge! Easy peezy!! Thanks again for your clear, uncomplicated review. It's nice to listen to a video where the speaker talks easily without a lot (or any) "ums", "uhs", or "you knows"!! Great job!
Thank you! The next (and final) GE combo review will be up tomorrow around 2, so make sure to come back and find it!
We love our All In One so far. I do think GE should reengineer the filter and access to the lint left in the machine. I really love the convenience of this machine.
I bought some 2 x 4 pieces of wood along with a small piece of 3/4" plywood and I made a stand for my machine. I painted it to match the color of my machine and it works great. Cost me less than $100 for the material and it allows me to clean the front lower filter very easily. I put an old Tupperware container underneath the filter opening to catch the water that comes out. Super easy process....
I’ve been watching reviews for this machine and I must say you do an amazing job of explaining everything. From one video I saw they said to put electrical tape (or other high temp tape) on the cracks of the black filter housing. They said it helped prevent the lint from escaping and getting on the coils.
Thank you! Yes, my husband sent me that link. I have reservations about electrical tape causing stickiness. Perhaps it won’t, but I’m going to try following my routine of brushing when the filters need cleaned, and see how it goes, for now. Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching! I actually just put a 1 year review on my calendar for the fall, so more to come as I keep trying things to see what works!
Very informative! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have this LG profile washer dryer combo and I absolutely love it! It’s very convenient for me now that I’m older. This is the best video out there as far as I’m concerned thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to maintain our machines for longer use and safety !! Much much appreciated !!
In my search for the best all-in-one machine for my family, I was glad to hear you include a review of the wrinkle free feature and tips on cleaning the filters. Thank you.
Welcome! If you do make a purchase through Best Buy or Home Depot, please check out my links. Good luck on your search, and thanks for watching!
Yea!! Finally. A lint brush that bends. After six months I too should be able to get the remaining lint out. Thank you, can't wait for them to arrive!
Glad I could help!
I have the pedalstol for it which helps for cleaning. I also bought brushes and a hose to put on the vacuum to clean inside. Didnt know they offered brushes from the manufacturer.
I use the brush vacuum and at the end i use viper coil cleaner to clean the inner coils leaves them super clean
Thanks for the tips! We get our machine in a few weeks.
I think you’ll be pleased! It’s a game-changer for the laundry routine!
Thank you for the information. I have this machine and I love it.
Glad you’re loving it, and hope this helps!
We ordered one yesterday. Cant wait to try it. ❤
Hope you like it!
I ordered the GE appliance brushes and a very happy with them after watching your video
Fabulous to hear! When I used them the first time, I couldn’t believe they weren’t part of the set. Glad I could help, and good luck with your machine!
Hi Jill, thanks for the great vlog explaining in great deal your thoughts & opinions. I am thinking of buying this combo unit for my rental duplex apt building. I look forward to your next vlog and thanks again for your time and effort. From the capital city of 🇨🇦 😊
Thanks for watching, and your kind comments!
A LandLeech buying a heat pump dryer?!? Must be you who's on the hook for the utilities! Guarantee if the poor tenant were paying the utilities, you'd provide the cheapest-for-you-to-buy but LEAST efficient option. RENT IS THEFT. IMPRISON ALL LANDLEECHES.
Very nice review 👍👌
Thanks!
Great video! Your other videos on this machine helped us decide to buy it. So far, I love it. I tried a vacuum cleaner attachment from Amazon to try to get deep into the filter slot, but it didn't reach. Am ordering the brushes you recommend now.
So glad you’re loving it! It’s been a great extra set of hands for our crew. Hope to see you back soon!
This is the best explanation for the use of this machine that I have seen. I wish the salesman that sold it to me had been as thorough. I never would have bought this machine. As a 72 year old with bad knees, the last thing I need is to get down on the floor to clean a filter, not to mention trying to get back up. Now I’m stuck with it until I die.
I’m so sorry that you weren’t fully aware of the process. I doubt the salesman even knew, which is also unfortunate. On the note about getting up and down, I used to teach chair yoga and had a lot of older clients. Keep a chair close to you, and use it to get yourself up. Also consider that this skill needs to be worked on, even if it’s scary or uncomfortable. If you were to fall, which a few of my clients did, at home alone, being confident in your ability to help yourself up is a huge help. I’m sure you can find chair yoga content on YT. The movement is very gentle, and modified for ages and ability. You might also consider buying a thick mat for under your knees when cleaning the machine for extra cushion when getting up. I’m cheering you on from my corner of the world, and I hope you can figure out an effective way to have this machine work for you. 💕
Yeah that is a bummer. Most front loading washing machines I have had over the years have the front filter you need to clean. Currently we have a top loader and the maintenance is a lot less than the previous front loaders.
I'm sorry but for the price demanded for this machine, the lint build up issue should be resolved in a better filter and casing design or self service solution. The same goes for the annoying bottom drainage filter.
The bottom drainage filter is similar to many front load machines. The only major problem with the servicing is getting something shallow enough to not leak under the machine if you don’t have the riser. I do think they will upgrade the filter systems on future models.
thanks!
When I first got my units at launch I read the manual and noticed they recommended brushes but I didn't want to wait for shipping. So I got one locally which was similar to the one with a wooden handle that you got. I always wanted the other one because I could more easily get different parts and clean it really good. However, I do have a couple suggestions since I watched you clean the coils and you're commenting how they were moist. It's a good idea every once in awhile, especially before you clean to pull the filter out and just lit all the moist air leave the upper part of unit. Also, it's usually best practice to leave the door cracked a bit after a load, so that way all the humidity can leave if you don't plan on doing another load right away. This will help keep down the moisture in the filter area so that way when you're cleaning it, it won't be a wet massive lint and the lint will more easily come off the fins. Also, one more suggestion, the bend. The appliance guy KZhead channel has a pretty good suggestion for our filter where we can fill the crannies between the secondary filter with either electrical tape or a bead of silicone between the snaps so that way there is a better seal. I love it when people actually talk about their experience and how the units change their lives because this has definitely changed my life. I haven't had a laundry machine in a long time, but I remember how awful it was transitioning laundry and even though this unit needs a little bit more cleaning or should I say if you don't clean it, it will stop working very quickly.. Far supposed to be cleaning their dryers and washers anyway and they don't do it and eventually they die. So this unit is just making us clean it more regularly but saving us time by not having to transfer laundry. So it really annoys me when people complain about cleaning because if you keep up on it and you do it maybe every 50 cycles or less it doesn't build up that much and it only takes a couple minutes to get with a brush. Or if you have a really small vacuum you can get in there really good too. Yeah, one more tip, I saw you going in and out with a brush while holding the handle at an angle so it'd be pushing pressure against the fins. I'd suggest you not do that anymore and instead if you let us, there's usually a plastic sheath around the metal. You can then turn the handle to make the bristles go up and down the fins. Because if you're pulling in and out while putting pressure against the fins, you have a possibility of damaging the fins or bending them which will impede airflow so ever slightly. And this machine screams because it's an airflow beast. Also excuse any typos above and the length of this message. But I just wanted to leave my comment here. Like I said earlier, I've had this unit since launch last year and I really love it.
Great advice! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I also agree on the maintenance. It isn’t “more” than a traditional pair, it’s just different. 👍
You still got it, baby - I’d take you to dinner in a New York minute. Oh and good review, too, but I’m all in with Speed Queen.
Thanks for the update. I have watched all the videos you have posted so far on this GE washer/dryer combo and can’t wait to purchase my very own. I’m thinking could you use a Norwex microfiber wand to get back into the filter crevices so it wouldn’t be landing on the floor and the envirocloth to soak up the excess water to save on paper towels and keep your cork floor dry. Totally agree on using a bag to keep the socks together. I l have a Norwex house and noticed you have the mop system and are familiar with the products. Im hoping that Norwex will help me with the issues you’re currently experiencing.
The wand is a fabulous idea but I wanted to try their brushes for the flexibility. I have a stack of Norwex, but no wand yet. 🤷♀️ Glad you’re planning to get one, and I hope it works out perfectly for you. With the proper maintenance routine, it’s a lifesaver for our family! Thanks for watching!
I love the wand and it’s really versatile which I why I was wondering how that would work. I’m definitely going to try it out when I get the machine. It will be a while because we are redoing the laundry nook! Thanks for sharing your experience!1
I agree that they ought to include the brushes with the machine. We clean the screen filter every load, the foam filter every notification, and brush the cooling fins weekly, with a brush I got from Lowes. We are a family of 7, 5 kids ranging from middle school to pre-k.
I didn’t even know there were brushes for this machine! I have used my Swiffer duster as well as a long handled bottle brush to clean the lint compartment.
I didn’t have great luck with the swiffer. Has it worked well for you?
I started my journey with this machine using an old Fuller brush designed to remove lint from a dryer. Was not long enough. I evolved to using a vacuum with an adaptor to vacuum a computer that had a long enough tube to reach the back. Had to reinforce the tube with some wire. When I take out the filter I have a crevasse tool in and suck up any lint on the edges while pulling it out. Then wipe the white side with it to get the bigger lint. Stick the tool in to suck up what it can. Check for build up with flashlight. If needed. plug in the computer attachment and go at it. Then clean up anything on the floor that snuck by. Airflow is important to heat pump efficiency. Hope you find a routine that works for you. I too have found using wrinkle care aids in perfect drying.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
I would use the shop vac for the purposes of removal of lint.
The issue is that back track not being clean creates blow by. If there is build up the filter tray cannot seat/properly. I use a vacuum kit I purchases from amazon, it will reach all the back there. I still really like the machine but that filter set up is an over site on GEs part. Also, im still having issues with balancing but I thick it is because the base is not sturdy enough, I’m going build my and replace the GE base.
Just ordered the brushes and a vacuum hose attachment. This is the one area that GE missed the mark. The filter allows lint to get through gaps around the filter assembly. For those that were turned off by the lint cleaning, remember you have to keep up on the lint in a normal dryer too. At leat here the lint build up is in one place. I am a widower and this has made my laundry chore a lot easier. Other than the lint thing this machine is amazing. Anyone considering replacing their washer and dryer should consider this or one of the other combo from LG. If you live off the grid, the energy savings alone are worth the extra care. An average load uses about 1KW to wash and dry compared to 4KW for an electric dryer.
I actually agree with you. This machine is forcing us to take care of lint, while older machines allowed up to feel like we completed the job by wiping off the filter. In reality, that was not the entirely of the job, because vent hoses were often full of it, beyond what we could see. I’m glad you’re happy with your machine! We definitely appreciate the ease of use around here too!
I love your videos, thanks! My combo unit arrives today. I wanted to tell you that I ordered the pet tray from your link, with no issue. However, when I tried to order the GE brush set from your link, it popped up and said not available. ....thought you would want to know that if you weren't aware. Thanks again!
Thanks for the information! I’ll see if I can track down another link. Several have been ordered, so they are probably wondering why the uptick on orders recently! Once it get a good link, I’ll add it in for you. Having these from the beginning will be a HUGE asset!
Try this link! Thanks again for the info on the previous option! amzn.to/3SGXDm2
Heard from CES that in April another download cycle will be a pet cycle that will use the powerful fan to blow pet hair from the clothes before the wash cycle begins.
That’s awesome!
I use the air fluff cycle, then go back to the machine to start the normal cycle. It catches some pet hair that way.
Use a garment wash bag for small socks and items.
This explanation was wonderful. I ordered the brushes immediately. I had already noticed the problem myself. When I stuck a flashlight in there I was shocked, and I noticed that it wasn’t drying as dry as the beginning. I’ve had mine about four months, but mine is shaking like crazy at the beginning of the cycle Every time I’m not sure what to call the people that lowes back or somebody else for that ? Anybody else have that problem with shaking?
No shaking here, but perhaps the feet aren’t properly leveled? If that’s not it, I’d call for service. Glad it helped!
If uou use lots of liquid detergent amd cold cycles make sire once every 3 months to do an empty cycle on the hottest setting with 2 tabd of dish detergent following by another cycle with 2 cups of citric acid
I've been doing all the needed cleaning and mine stopped drying completely. Think the heat pump died but have to wait for service now. Fun times.
Mine quit too, and I was on schedule with the cleaning. We cleaned the bottom drain AGAIN, and about 3 gallons of water spilled out on my floor as a result of a massive clog. (Cleaning way more than recommended.) Once that was cleared, it dries well again. Grab some towels and be ready. It was one of those moments that was shocking. Hope this “fixes” your issue. We were back in business after mopping up the floor.
With the price of this machine in Canada at over $3299 + taxes they really should include the cleaning kit essentials. Thanks for this video. I can across this machine while shopping for a dryer I need to replace in our rental property but I'm now concerned that the renter won't do what you showed in this video. But I really want to get this one. Thanks and Be well.
I wouldn’t go this route for a rental. Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!
Hi! Two questions, the first I always answer when I purchase something. Would you buy it again? Then, if not, would you purchase the LG version?
I would buy again, but with one caveat for anyone shopping. If you aren’t going to do the maintenance, you will have issues. 1. Use the lint brushes. 2. Clean the lower filter monthly. Would I buy the LG? No. I have a great appliance man, plus our own personal experience saying to never buy LG or Samsung appliances because they’re constantly in need of repair and replacement. We’ve had both last just over 5 years, never longer. If I were to buy something else, it would be the Speed Queen set.
Wow. That’s quite a bit of maintenance for that machine. Seems GE would tweet that. We recently bought a new set and I looked at this GE unit because our home is very small and I felt I could capture the space the second unit would take up. Ended up with a traditional set. Still like the concept of the single unit.
I would assume traditional units are full of lint, including the vent out of the house. This is just all contained in the unit. I actually have a friend who almost lost her house due to a fire from lint, that said, they should send the dang brushes, AT THE MINIMUM, with the machine.
@@thehometownhomestead we check the dryer vent because I’ve heard of that happening too. Very sad. Yes. They should send the tools and instructions on how to. Or link your video.
@@Mel-vu9ss I’d take that too. 😉 Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!
Have you replaced the foam filter yet? Or do you keep washing and reusing? I had to replace my foam filter after a few months.
We have been able to wash and reuse without issues.
The ease of maintenance on the LG is much easier
Can you use powder oxy clean ? And odor blasters
Yes, but stay tuned for my update coming tomorrow at 2. I have a lot to share.
I just got the machine yesterday with the 7 inch pedistal. How loud is your machine when it spins? Mine was installed by Lowes and it sounds squeeky. Im not sure if its from the drum moving or from where the pedistal attaches to the machine. But its at least 10 times louder than the washer it replaced.
Mine isn’t that loud. My guess is that it’s your pedestal. You’re inspiring me to check the volume in my next update. We definitely don’t have squeaking.
What happens to the lint that gets past even the condenser coils that you cannot reach? Will it affect performance later on?
I assume it will slow the drying time and eventually lead to a service call if there is buildup past the fins.
Suggestion for the little socks getting in the gasket... Put them in a mesh laundry bag (lingerie bag) to wash. 🙂
Is this portable and does it require washer hook ups or what? What is the specifications on this how is it used?
It weighs 300 lbs, so it’s not exactly portable. It requires water hookups like a normal washer.
Do clean lint trap ever time do a load?
No. I do it when the machine tells me too, for science. 😉
Always check cloths pockets for objects that can damage your machine.
I also have this combo, I have found that using a vacuum with a small hose attached helps with cleaning out the lint.
That's a great idea!
Thanks for making this video! Seven kids? Yikes! You have your hands full!
We are a family of 7, 5 kids plus myself and my husband. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for my upload tomorrow at 2. There’s an update to this story. 🥴
I'll stick with my top loader washer n dryer
Do you think this machine creates more lint than a separate washer / dryer?
No, absolutely not. Our regular dryer had way more lint on the filters than this one does. I’d say it’s closer to 1/5 the lint in one cycle. I think this machine just forces you to deal with it instead of filling up a dryer vent hose that you can’t physically see. We used to have lint stint visible on the outside of our house at the vent exit, even with cleaning the hose. This isn’t even close.
Should be a vacuum attachment.
Great machine. Sips electricity. Doesn't need a vent (no hot air pumping out the house). Frees up a slot in the circuit breaker. Frees up space in the laundry room. Just clean out the lint trap every load, pull out the filter so it drys first. We keep a vaccum in the laundry room to suck it out. I've never seen the amount of lint you show in the video, even after my college kid comes home with a mountain of laundry. To save more electricity, use a clothes line.
I’m sure the vacuum really helps to prevent the lint buildup. Thanks for sharing!
Question.. pedestal or no? I noticed there isn't one for your machine. My machine will be on an uneven concrete cellar floor.
Stay tuned for my update at 2 pm today. before you finalize your purchase! You can use the feet to level it, but the pedestal will make it easier to drain the pump.
why don't you use a vacuum with a vent cleaning hose to help with the lint cleaning?
None of our attachments are skinny enough fit in the space.
So I just got my dryer. Everything comes out so wrinkled. Help!!
Set the “Wrinkle Care” option and let it run for an extra 5 to 10 min. Option 2 is to set the Wash Complete and pull stuff out and fluff it if it’s twisted up. Usually it isn’t not over full this isn’t needed.
I’ll stick to a washer and dryer with way less maintenance and problems. These things need another 10 years of improvements to be worth it.
this lint issue was my greatest fear about this machine, but i bought it anyway. we've only run like 50 loads and have half the family size, but this stuff can both compromise the heat pump system as well as promote mold. not great.
Agree. This is why cleaning it thoroughly is a must. I do not need to deal with any mold issues.
Too much work for a washer that costs over $2000! Crap Electric has to come up with a better system
Wow this is crazy- I never knew ge made brushes for this I was actually told not to use any brushes because it could damage the computer inside and here I find the company themselves obviously says yes if they make them for it. so my machine worked for a week. It was great and then all of a sudden the power button started blinking and the screen said GE profile. that’s all it would do and after a ge tech came out after two weeks he said he was gonna order some parts and tht was two months ago cause apparently they were back ordered. I haven’t been able to do laundry for months I’ve lost numerous things that couldn’t be saved cause I have a lot of rescue animals which is why I invested in such an expensive washer combo in the first place. From start to finish I feel like I’ve gotten a terrible run around from lowes and ge. I loved it the week it worked but I feel like it’s the worst 3000 bucks I ever spent.😢 I really hope they fix it like they said and I can love it again cause I see nothing but great reviews on it guess I just got the dud😂
Oh no! That sounds terrible!!! Without some sort of extension cleaning brushes, this thing gets DISGUSTING. GE did make these brushes before the release of this machine for other cleaning, I believe. Thats said, this thing won’t last long if it isn’t cleaned. Hopefully yours is up and working again soon!
hi. you do alot of washing and drying. oh my goodness. would it be cheaper to wash at s laundromat once a month?
No way. We would need to have a ton of clothes for 7 people to wash monthly.
I would be concerned that brushing the aluminum fins you could bend them???
They aren’t aluminum. They’re a blue plastic, but I am gentle with them. Leaving them alone isn’t really an option when they’re caked with wet lint.
lol, just finding spent ammo casings in the wash
Such is life with an outdoor loving family! I actually considered taking that part out just to spare the comment section, but left it in anyway. 😬
I HIGHLY recommend regular cleaning of the black foam filter as these have been out of stock for months!
I was able to purchase from GE finally! They are back in stock as of last week.
It is made to be washed.
@@EdwardFielding I wash it regularly, but like to have a replacement on hand in case it gets damaged. With it being out of stock for months, I wouldn't want to be without the use of my machine.
@@Kne2450 I guess I missed it. My searches all say they're backordered again. Prices ranging from under $6 plus over $10 to ship to $21.99 plus $10.65 shipping. I've tried ordering foam sheets online, but the ones I got weren't the right density (MERV #). I don't understand how something like this is so difficult to replace.
This machine is supposed to be ADA compliant. Researching the combo from the A.D.A. perspective, is this cleaning something could do from a wheelchair or with one hand? My main concern is the drain filter. Getting down on the floor and back up is a issue.
No. Absolutely not. Firstly, that drain filter needs cleaned monthly, regardless of what the directions say. If it gets clogged, it can cause water to backup inside and will flood your floor. Had I been in a wheelchair, there is zero chance I could have managed it. (IF using the pedestal, that might change my opinion.) Secondly, you will probably have issues cleaning the inside of the filter shown here. It takes a lot of maneuvering to get a good view of what’s going on. Lastly, mine is currently broken down. “Critical compressor error,” and the part is on a SIX WEEK back order. We are currently 10 days into no laundry at home. I will have an update coming soon on how this pans out, as we are waiting on GE to decide what’s next. At this moment, I would not recommend. They do not have the parts available for repair, and THAT is a huge problem for anyone looking at this machine, ADA or not. 🥴
Sorry yours is broken. I contacted GE about the drain filter. Their suggestions, buy the riser, have a friend do it for me or schedule a service call. Service calls once a month would get expensive quickly. Not sure what I'm going to do.
I don’t like the fact it takes me longer to do the loads of laundry. With two units I was able to dry one load and have another in the washer. This unit is not as efficient as my previous units. I got texts with my other units too. Totally disappointed in our choice. I can’t imagine the repair bill when the time comes. Also, the cleaning of the machine that’s needed is ridiculous. Mine had mold growing in the lint filter from being moist and warm. Totally gross for a 5 month old unit.
Put the machine on risers and it will be easier to clean the drain.
The riser won’t fit with our cabinetry. Additionally, my little mat is cheaper than the riser. 😉 Thanks for watching!
update: the silicone pet mat works beautifully! Excellent tips! I just ordered one of those silicone mats and the brushes. I made a mess of it using the lid of a plastic take out food container. I try to clean out my filter every time I use the machine to cut down on the buildup. Every so often I also use a vacuum attachment that I purchased for my old dryer to clean out the vent. It's a long, narrow crevice attachment. With all the extra room in my laundry closet, I keep the vacuum in there now. I've found this helpful especially after a load of towels. By accident I noticed that the left side was collecting a LOT of lint that you can't see. The brushes will make that cleanup much easier. We have also been watching videos posted by a repair man who stresses the importance of keeping the fins as clean as possible to protect the heat pump. I think the message that pops up on the machine telling you to clean the filter is based on how many loads, not necessarily by a sensor when it's in need of a clean. (I get the message even after I just cleaned the filter). Important to keep in mind. I use a nylon bag (a zippered pillow case could also work) for the smaller items. Do you also have the issue with the water dripping every time you open the door? That is very annoying when it drips on the newly dried clothing. While there are some issues with the machine, I still find it so convenient - especially using the time delay and waking up to clean laundry!!! Thank you again for the helpful tips and links.
I only have the door dripping issue when I pull them out almost immediately after the dryer completes. When I let the wrinkle care cycle run, that doesn’t seem to happen as much. I just make sure to wipe the blue ring out. Glad it was helpful. That mat was so worth the $9 for simple cleanup! I actually celebrated that find! 🤣 It’s the simple things, right?!?
Ok the new LG combo filter system is night and day from this train wreck. Wow. What was GE thinking with this lol
I haven’t met a LG appliance that outlasts GE. They are better than Samsung though.
If you had purchased the pedestal, you could have used a bucket to drain your unit.
Correct, but it wouldn’t fit under my cabinetry.
I have solved the Lint issue getting on the Condenser Coils. I have modified the filter. ) Lint Build-up! studio.kzhead.infoge3BpEnC1JY/edit
Small items have always been an issue getting stuck in the door gasket, with side load machines. You kept saying the lint is gross, not sure why as it's dry and fuzzy because it's mostly cotton, like a cotton ball. How is that gross? If it were wet lint then that is gross.
Gross that so much was piled up inside of my machine, but also gross because what was coming off of the blue coils was moist.
I thought you hated the machine? Mine has a defective heat pump!
I’m going to put out update on this very soon.
If you had it to do over again, would you still buy it?
Yes, actually I would without hesitation. Firstly, the price has come down around $1,000 since we purchased, which makes it less risky. Secondly, I don’t necessarily think the maintenance is MORE than what a traditional pair would need, if proper protocols were followed. (Cleaning the lint out of it, cleaning the vent hose out of the wall, cleaning any lint from the outside of the house, draining the filters on the washer, and we even took the drum out of our previous washer, simply to thoroughly clean it, as no washing cycle even got close.) This isn’t more, it’s different. The ease of never having wet clothes in the washer is worth it, the app is awesome, and the clothes are clean and smell great. I hope this helps. If it goes down, I’ll be sure to let everyone know right away, but I think with this brush set and the filter cleaning, all will be well. Great question, and let me know if you have anymore. Also, if you plan to purchase, I have links in the description for Best Buy and Home Depot. 🙌🏻
These heat pump dryers and washer\dryer combos have a pretty serious design flaw when it comes to this lint build up, for a unit that costs so much money it really should not be this difficult to clean. The heat pump water heaters have the same flaw where the lint\dust filter is practically useless.
anyone having a lot of wrinkles if so any fixes thanks
Our best fix was to put on Wrinkle Care and let it roll for about 15 min extra after each load. This removed the humidity and the wrinkles.
Seems like a lot of work for the "convenience" of a combo!
I think that’s true, to some extent. That said, the 15 min that I took cleaning this is less time than I’d spend moving or rewashing laundry that was left in the machine. Additionally, there is no vent hose to clean out of the house. It’s just a switch in the maintenance process, but I’m not sure it’s “more” of a process than a normal machine should be, if properly taken care of.
Thanks! @@thehometownhomestead
480p is not very good. 1080 or 4k 👍
Agree. I actually just upgraded my camera gear this week! Thanks for watching anyway!
jez too much maintenance . i’ll keep my top loader. 😂… less BS.
The more reviews I watch of this unit the more it looks like a $2700 boat anchor. Until GE can fix the lint problem this unit is really just a status symbol. You will have to call a service to come and open up the inside on the unit to to thoroughly clean the heat pump because there is more lint inside the coils, not just where you can see it.
Boat anchor? Definitely would be hugely successful as that job, as long as you never needed to crank her back in! 😝 For now, our clothes are clean and out laundry is easy. We will cross the next bridge when we get there, and I’ll be sure to update if something goes wrong. Thanks for watching!
Nice video but a bit dramatic on the lint issue. It's only lint which all dryers collect. One item that also needs to be cleaned is the fold in the blue door seal. I spray the seal with glass cleaning foam and wipe it with a paper towel.
This machine needs to be cleaned after every use. I don't care what GE or anyone else says different. I've had mine since it came out and my filter area has never looked that nasty. Just don't be lazy and clean that area after every use and you won't have this problem. Being lazy will most certainly cause you problems much sooner than later.
So you’re supposed to scrub lint out of hard to reach places after every use on a $2800 unit? I don’t think that’s how it should work.
@@stephendudley22 Unfortunately yes. Do general cleanings like GE says and nothing extra and see what happens. I promise you lint will begin to get caught in the coils and get trapped. This will most definitely affect the unit's capacity to dry. Not to mention eventually causing premature wear on the heat pump system as well. It sucks but it is what it is. GE should have designed the lint filter much better than what they did. There are several places on the filter where lint gets past the filter on to the coil. So you either clean it very well after each use like I do or just do the normal cleanings like what GE says. I promise you my machine is going to last much longer. At least the heat pump system any way. As much as I enjoy mine, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they're will to take the extra care like I do. Most people either don't have time for that or they're just too lazy and don't care.
Look how nasty the area in there looks at the 5:20 mark on the video. I promise you most people's machines probably look just like her's. Mine still looks brand new because I stay on top of it and I never let mine get that bad. You can see areas on her coil that are still caked with lint even after she used her brush. This comes from letting things go too long. The lint gets wet from the moisture on the coil. That wet lint dries much harder which makes removing it that much harder. Again, my coil still looks brand new over nine months later.
Why not slid the rubber mat onto something rigid instead of getting towels wet that you will have to wash…
Unless you have something with basically a zero clearance and no lip, that isn’t an option.
These machines are not ready for prime time yet.
should have gone LG
The LG appliances we’ve had have all had VERY short lives.
LG does get good reviews. I wish I had researched more before I purchased all my appliances are LG. 🤦🏻♀️
I won't buy this unit until GE fixes these issues.
I would absolutely agree with this observation. I will have an update coming by the middle of next week, if I can find the time to edit it!
Dryers always eat socks lol
Overload
Wait until 2 years from now as fine lint and fine dust sneak through the sponge/filter and coat the condenser coils and makes drying nearly impossible. All heat pump dryers need to be 240 volts not 120 volts!
That is why the brushes are so important. They remove the lint that makes it past the filters. I will definitely sneak in some updates as time passes. In the meantime, I’m loving the ease of a one stop laundry machine. 👍
@@thehometownhomestead My point being that in about 2 or 3 years drying will take 4 + hours as condenser coils get covered with fine dust and fine lint. Lets see if bearings last over 5 years at 1,600 rpm spin. Lots of work for a $2,500 machine!
Not sure why you think that heat pump dryers need to be 220 volt. Whether this was on 120 or 240 the unit would use the same kWh. And kWh is what you pay for on your electricity bill. 240 reduces the amperage but not the wattage.
@@sjf1232 Ask any electrician! All heat pump dryers are 220V for a reason- only Miele and this combo along with thr LG combo are 120V.
@@gilrose12345 the reason those are 240 volt because they are replacing an electric 240 dryers and the 240 volt wiring in homes is already in place. With the washers using the 120 volt outlet. These combos don’t need to use the 240 volt outlet since it’s replacing the washer and dryer and can use the 120 volt outlet. Whether they use 120 or 240 they will consume the same amount of electricity. The heat pump on this uses about 1300 watts per cycle compared to about 5,000 watts on an electric dryer (1.3kwh vs 5kwh). Look at your power bill to see how much you are paying per kWh. And this will tell you what your savings is per use.
Yeah, I would roll that yuge gross appliance to the curb on appliance day and buy separate units for a thousand dollars more and go back to saving yourself gross chores while getting a mind and body workout of waiting for your wash cycle to end, transferring wet gross clothes to the dryer, set and start the dryer, wait for the dry cycle to finish, empty the dryer, fold the clothes and clean the lint filter and forget to continually go outdoors, remove the vent cover, vacuum out the vent hose of the gross damp lint to avoid your 7 kids dying in a house fire ... Screw GE. They are gross.
Too much work just to remove lint
You have to do the same with a traditional dryer, unless you want your house to burn down. 😅
Worth it if you no longer have to clean out those messy vents and the side of the house.
She doesnt keep up with cleaning the filter obviously
This had to be a large market test product...pass.